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Climb or Die
Climb or Die from HM Anthology, Courage Theme
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English
6th Grade
01/06/2009

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belay
Definition
to secure with a rope for mountain climbing
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carabiners
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oval rings that attach a rope to a piton for mountain climbing
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desperate
Definition
feeling full of despair, hopeless
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fatigue
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extreme tiredness
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foothold
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a place that gives firm support for a foot while climbing
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functioned
Definition
filled a particular purpose or role
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ice ax
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an ax used by mountain climbers to cut steps in ice
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improvising
Definition
making something from available materials
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overcome
Definition
to conquer
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pitons
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metal spikes used in mountain climbing, with eyes or rings at one end to which a carabiner can be attached
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coaxed
Definition
gently urged or eased
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contours
Definition
outlines or shapes of something
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terrain
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the type of land in an area
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intently
Definition
with extreme concentration
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desolate
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having few or no inhabitants, deserted
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reassure
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restore confidence in
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textures
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the appearance and feel of surfaces
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ridge
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long, narrow strip of high land
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drifts
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masses of snow
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vacant
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empty
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rummaged
Definition
searched throughly
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